Need rear shackle hanger

[iamflashman]

One of my rear shackle hangers snapped off at the rivets.  Does anyone have one they would be willing to part with?

James

[lowrider]

I have a couple off a 61 Ford. If they'll work you can have them for the shipping.

[lalessi1]

I have one I am pretty sure, will PM you when I put my hands on it.

[iamflashman]

Thanks.  I am not sure if 61 is the same.  Here is a picture of the broken one:

20200310_210722 by James Fleischman, on Flickr

[gasman826]

Leaf is wider on a '61.

Main leaf and second leaf bent in the picture.

I had two of these saved for near ten years because someone would need one.  I wouldn't have a clue where to look.

[iamflashman]

The springs had been dearched. I will be replacing them soon as it is a real tail dragger. This is one of many goofball things I discovered on this poor old gal.

[RICH MUISE]

what are you working on, James??

[lalessi1]

Thanks.  I am not sure if 61 is the same.  Here is a picture of the broken one:

20200310_210722 by James Fleischman, on Flickr

i don't have that part, sorry.

[iamflashman]

Thanks for checking.

[iamflashman]

Hey Rich. Working on the edsel Bermuda.

[gasman826]

A FaceBook guy is parting a frame.  It can't hurt to ask him. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1957Fords/1273586999494226/?comment_id=1273666109486315&notif_id=1585189133411394&notif_t=group_comment_follow

[thomasso]

To get by for now and maybe forever there are lots of high strength rods out there.  I'm thinking 11018 and a knowledgeable welder.

[rmk57]

  It would be also pretty easy to fab something up from flat bar or square tube. Do the other side while your at it.

[Ray]

My usual source for such things is Steve Pierce in 29 Palms CA (310 631-0053. Steve has parted out dozens of 57's over the years.

[djfordmanjack]

I wonder how that could happen. it appears that the springs were dearched by bending the upper 2 leaves. of course this would prohibit movement between leaves and possibly bind  the spring causing awful hard shocks to the rear hanger. maybe there was also some heat or welding done to the hanger itself. usually these are spring steel quality. never have seen one break before.